1987 Nissan Micra vs. 1995 Honda Today
To start off, 1995 Honda Today is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Nissan Micra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Nissan Micra would be higher. At 987 cc (4 cylinders), 1987 Nissan Micra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan Micra (49 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1995 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan Micra should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Today weights approximately 45 kg more than 1987 Nissan Micra.
Because 1995 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 Nissan Micra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1987 Nissan Micra (73 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan Micra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Today. 1995 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1987 Nissan Micra has manual transmission. 1987 Nissan Micra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Nissan Micra | 1995 Honda Today | |
| Make | Nissan | Honda |
| Model | Micra | Today |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1995 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 987 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 49 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 73 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 665 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1400 mm |
